mental health

There are few experiences more daunting than being diagnosed with a mental health disorder. The question that often follows is whether such a diagnosis can be “cured”. Clinical psychologist and researcher Dr Alissa Knight attempts to answer this complex question and describe the different ways recovery can be measured.

Do you feel like you are completely exhausted and burned out from too much work? It could be office work, house work or simply doing to much as mum’s taxi amidst your ‘to do’ list. You’re not alone. Here are some ways to help you get through those overwhelming feelings.

Negative thinking is sometimes an easy trap to fall into because we all at some point in our life go through hardship. In order to stop this way of thinking you need to be aware of how to change it consciously. Here are some tips.

You know that feeling when one part of your life is in a flat tailspin while another part is soaring to great heights? We are complex beings and capable of experiencing all the emotional seasons in one day like rain on a sunny day. Of course, this can be disorienting and draining, but the trick is knowing how to deal with life when we feel torn in two, feeling both good, bad and just a bit mixed up.

It is healthy to contemplate good times ahead. In fact, it makes living in the present that much easier. Discover five ways to create certainty in an uncertain future.

There is a prevailing feeling that things are just getting worse and worse, but then humans have always tended to feel that, even when things are getting much better. So why do we tend to think the sky is falling, and what can you do about it?

There’s no denying the power of positivity, but is optimism alone the key to optimal living? We speak to psychologist Kobie Allison to discover the antidote to toxic positivity.

Flordis holistic health expert Michelle Boyd reveals seven ways to beat the winter blues and thrive this chilly season.

Leading holistic health expert Michelle Boyd shares a few simple ways to reset your mind as you return to the office.

This book explains the difference between allopathy (medical model) and wellness. One is proactive and holistic and the other is reactive and mechanistic in its approach. We need both, but knowing when and how your body works to heal, when you give it the right environment, is key.

Throughout health history, we’ve been taught there’s a pill for every ill, but the power to be well lies in you. Reclaim your power to heal because you are the healer and the practitioner is the catalyst.

In a time of collective ill health, you might be wondering what you can do to improve your immune system. Incorporating yoga into your routine can significantly bolster your body’s ability to combat sickness.

Art therapy can heal emotional issues and help guide you towards a gentle yet powerful healing. Here, we take a look at the research that now supports it.